Description

This extraordinary condominium penthouse offers 5,075 +/- SF of indoor and outdoor living. Enchanting in its architectural features and breathtaking in its light and views, this historic Duane Street Cast Iron Penthouse is in a class of its own. The private roof top terrace offers sweeping views of downtown's iconic landscape to the south including the Woolworth Building and One WTC and 56 Leonard, Tribeca's newest landmark to the north. The drama begins when the elevator opens into an expansive sky lit dining area with its spectacular skylight. The dining area opens into the double-height great room with its wood-burning fireplace, arched windows, south-facing views and art opportunity walls. The-top-of-the-line chef's kitchen has bar stool dining and a hallway to the palatial dining room. The centerpiece of the Great Room is the sweeping staircase that leads to 1525 +/- SF of rooftop possibilities. If you have a passion for gardening and love outdoor living, it is the perfect penthouse to bring your vision to life. A staircase leads from the main level to the private quarters which features 3 bedrooms, media room or den and 3 designer baths. The sumptuous master suite includes a dressing room, a desk area and a large scale 5-fixture spa bath with Victoria and Albert soaking tub and Paccha by Popham tiles. A second master bedroom feature an en-suite bath. The third full bath has Ann Sachs tile and Poliform vanity. The media room has a wood-burning fireplace and opens into a home office or third bedroom. This flexible floor plan allows for the home office to be a nursery, the den to become a playroom and the second master, a private guest suite. This 25' wide, 5-story Italianate loft building extends through the block from Duane to Thomas Street. Constructed in 1861 for dry goods merchant Felix Astoin. No. 129's building was constructed with an emphasis on verticality, light and openness and is a noteworthy example of a "sperm candle" façade characterized by double-height arcades. This historic Cast Iron Penthouse is located in a 7-unit boutique condominium on sought-after Duane Street with key-locked elevator entry, video intercom security and 8X16 Basement Storage Unit included with sale.